Economic Development Committee
Meeting Minutes

May 27, 2009

Mr Klingler asked the committee to consider allowing LED signs in the borough

Guest: Sebastian Interlandi

Mr. Interlandi asked the committee to consider amending our code to allow for residents to raise live chickens on their property

The committee asked Mr. Interlandi to look for examples of legislation in other municipalities that speaks to this provision

The committee agreed to seek an opinion from a professional in the animal husbandry field, specifically with experience in raising chickens

HARB Discussion – Discuss approval process

Agreed to ask Jeff Laufer to meet with ED/Codes committee in June to discuss issues around HARB procedure

Asked Mike Jozwiak and Craig Totaro to work on first draft of 30-45 day approval plan

Agreed to look for additional HARB committee members

Escrow Funds for East Essex Property Update

Mike Jozwiak reported that this property is now “water tight” and that they are working on interior design plans

Lansdowne TV Interns Update

Craig Totaro confirmed that the summer intern will begin on Monday, June 2. Agreed that intern will work with Jen Hoff on PPT template, and John Green and Matt Schultz to gather visuals

Arts Plan Discussion

Discussed changes to the Arts Plan draft 2 and agreed to add the plan to the agenda for June business meeting

Stephen Wagner will distribute the plan to the full council pending email approval from Ellen Lustgarten and Barb Silzle

Bed & Breakfast Ordinance Review – need to route for comments

Did not discuss, will review next month

Review Active Codes Case Property Report

Did not receive updated Property Report but did discuss forward movement of key cases

Discuss Policy for Properties up for Judicial Sale

Agreed that this item had been exhausted at previous council meeting

Highland Avenue Parking Lot Passage to Lansdowne Avenue Update

Discussed that Stephen Wagner will reach out to property owners adjacent to Mr. Arsenalis’ property

Craig Totaro explained that the cyclone fence b/w the Highland Avenue Parking Lot and the back of the properties that front Lansdowne Ave will be taken down this summer

TRID update

Mr. Totaro explained that plans to apply for the TRID study will be put on hold indefinitely pending more information

Dudley Avenue Update

Dudly Avenue lots are currently for sale as empty lots by developer

Bhounta Samsouk Update

Updated committee that the LEDC is actively working with Bhounta on facade designs and interior plan that calls for 2 artists’ lofts and a Thai restaurant.

Nominations

Vacant Property Review Board

Agreed to have Bob Scott amend ordinance to articulate that the Vacant Property Review Board shall consist of: a representative of the Lansdowne Redevelopment Authority, a representative appointed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Executive Branch of Municipal Government, a representative from the Lansdowne Planning Commission, a representative of the Delaware County Planning Commission, and the chair of the Borouch Council Committee that oversees Zoning Issues

Will place the above on the agenda for consideration at the June Business Meeting

Redevelopment Authority Update

Discussed 4 willing appointees and one potential appointee

Committee agreed to make recommendations to Mayor on appointees for possible June business meeting discussion and vote